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University experts discuss ideas to restore faith in U.S. democracy Panel probes solutions for next generation of citizen-leaders New opinion research paints a fraught picture for democracy in the United States. A global pandemic, racial injustice and political polarization continue to stress government at all levels. In the context of widespread reports that citizens are dissatisfied with democratic cornerstones such as fair elections, political representation, presidential powers and equal justice, experts at The Ohio State University recently discussed the causes of this loss of faith and what it will take to restore confidence in our systems. Executive Vice President and Provost Bruce A. McPheron introduced the latest Education for Citizenship dialogue series last week. McPheron tied the university’s land-grant mission to the sustainment of democracy. ....
Reflections of a First-Year Buckeye: Events and gatherings update, influential scholars President Johnson encourages community to share a little #BuckeyeLove The Ohio State University President Kristina M. Johnson sent the following email to The Ohio State University community today (Feb. 11). Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Your efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus continue to pay off. I am proud to be part of such a caring and conscientious Buckeye community. As this challenge continues, you are succeeding every day in advancing our overall mission and building a better world. Our student seven-day average positivity rate has continued to trend at 0.5% – both on and off campus. When I think of the sacrifices all of you are making to help keep one another, your families and our broader Buckeye community safe, I am inspired. The Buckeye spirit shines even brighter. Let’s continue to be safe around each other and for each other, Togethe ....
English By Cecily Hilleary Share on Facebook WASHINGTON - In 1614, six years before the Mayflower crossing, English explorer John Smith led two ships to survey the New England coast. As he described in his “Historie of New England,” Smith left shipmaster Thomas Hunt behind to fish and trade with the Natives. But Hunt saw an opportunity in another kind of trade: He kidnapped 27 Wampanoags and sailed to Spain, where he sold “these poor innocent souls” into slavery. 17th Century anonymous engraving shows Spanish Mercedarian friars buying back Christian slaves in North Africa; one theory says they also bought back indigenous slaves like Squanto. ....